The Stand

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Summary: Worth every page.
Review: The best book I have ever read. It is a bit lenghty to say the least, but worth every minute spent reading it. King is the best at developing characters, and these are his best

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Summary: The ultimate tale of good vs. evil.
Review: The world is devastated by a deadly virus that escapes from a United States military base. Almost all of the world's population of human beings has been completely wiped out. However, some remain. Several thousands of people have found themselves to be immune from the terrible virus. These people become called upon by two forces. One, Mother Abigail, an old God-fairing woman in Colorado, who calls on those who are left by way of dreams and nightmares. The second force, Randall Flagg, a man who stands for order and a specific way of life. His mission, kill all of those who do not believe in his ideals. This book follows the amazing journey of a select group of people who must face and destroy the evil being known as Randall Flagg; they must make a Stand.

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Summary: This book is excellent. The finest book King ever wrote.
Review: When the movie came out in May of 1994, I loved it. Since books do more justice to a story, I decided to read my copy that had been sitting on my bookshelf for three years. I was not disappointed. Each of the characters grabbed ahold of you and immersed you into their thoughts and experiences. Mr. King did such a good job describing each character that I felt I knew each and every one of them. I even liked the evil characters, including the goverment officials. The story was very original in itself. I have never read another story that even came close to competing with it as far as originality, plot, character involvement, etc. I am now reading the book for the third time, savoring each page like a fine wine. The story is about a lethal government experiment called Captain Trips, or the superflu that was accidently set loose. The flu swept through the world, killing 99% of the population. The five protagonists, Glen, Stu, Larry, Ralph, and Frannie have the same dream about an old woman that was supposed to be a "magnet" of good. They also had dreams of the Walking Dude, who was the "magnet" for evil. The other characters depicted in this book were drawn to either magnet. Everyone set out on a trek to find their leader, and the battle of good versus evil commenced from there. My particular favorite was when the community of Boulder got together to rebuild their community. However, I felt disappointed when after Harold and Nadine's betrayal, they went for each other's throats. I wasn't disappointed in the story, but of human nature. The ending was very good. I won't spoil it for future readers, but will hint that it was bittersweet. Mr. King's portrayal of human nature is chilling. This book is a mustread

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Summary: Absolutely, positively the BEST book I've ever read.
Review: What can I say that hasn't already been said about "The Stand?" I read a lot of books, it is my favorite hobby! I read this book for the first time many years ago, the cut version, and have read it again and again, cut and uncut! After 1,135 pages, I wanted more!! The ultimate "book review", if you ask me! I keep a well worn version by my bed, if I don't have a new book, I pick it up, let it fall open to whatever page it will, and I am instantly engrossed. I also take it with me whenever I travel, so maybe (hopefully) my seatmate and I can have a great conversation! (Try it, it works!) Please do yourself a favor and read this one

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Summary: A story so believable, that it COULD happen!
Review: For a book written twenty years ago, and republished uncut seven years ago, it is perhaps one of the most imaginable novels ever written. A great story that has compelling characters (Stu, Larry, Randall Flagg, et al), a flawless plotline that is King's version of the Book of Revelations, and just when the situation is at its bleakest, good overcomes. Never have I read a book that constantly makes me find out more each time I read it...something new sticks out. Many of the characters actually became my friends as I read---Mother Abigail, Larry, Stu,Harold, Glen, Ralph, and many many others---and I CARED about what happened to them. For Harold, I felt pity for a boy who is mislead, for Mother Abigail, I felt love..When Larry, Glenn, Ralph, and Stu begin their walk---knowing that one of them won't make Vegas, I was concerned. For Mr. King to evoke emotions as vivid as these from me throughout the reading is a God given gift...not many authors can do such a thing

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Summary: King's Best Work Ever, Without a Doubt!
Review: I first read this book 5 years ago and have read it at least 15 times since. It gets better every time. THE STAND is clearly King's best work to date

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Summary: My favorite by SK
Review: and I've read them all. I've read The Stand several times and it never fails to mesmerize. The best of all his books.

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Summary: King's best!!
Review: I had to read this book for a school book report... I thought I would hate it, but then I found myself up way past curfew, on a school night, unable to stop. I haven't read the uncut edition, but I am currently looking for it. I am a huge fan of Stephen King's and I found all his other books to be tame compared to "The Stand"... Keep up the good work, Mr. King!! I can't wait to read "Desperation" and its companion book

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Summary: Without a doubt one of the best books ever written.
Review: J.R.R. Tolkien, Edgar Allen Poe, Clive Barker and any other writer of horror and fantasy pale in comparison to Stephen King's masterpiece The Stand. Not only is it a great book, with a chilling plot and characters so real you can almost feel what they're going through, but The Stand is so scary because the events are so realistic that you can't help but wonder "Could this really happen?" The apocalyptic battle of good versus evil has never been so clearly dis- played as Stephen King has done so with The Stand. If you've never read a Stephen King book in your life, I highly recommend you read this one. I can guarantee that once you read this book you will be hooked on Stephen King for life.

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Summary: kings best book yet
Review: 1100 pages of nonstop reading once you start reading this book you wont be able to put it down. a classic epic style book that will keep you turning the pages night after nigh